INTERNFELLOWSHIPS

JOURNALISM, BROADCASTING, OR COMMUNICATION STUDENTS

This highly competitive program identifies outstanding Is this a paid position? aspiring journalists who bring a variety of backgrounds CBS provides each fellow with lodging during the internship to news production and news coverage. The CBS News period, an hourly wage to cover meals and transportation Fellowship is designed to attract candidates from a broad and an initial stipend to purchase a round-trip ticket to NY. range of racial, ethnic, economic, age and geographical Fellows are responsible for incidentals and entertainment costs diversity, as well as candidates with disabilities. during the ten-week period.

Where can I intern? Do I have to get college credit? New York. Department placement is at the sole discretion CBS News does not require students to receive college of the Director. credit. Students are solely responsible for coordinating and meeting the credit requirements of their college/university What are the duties? . Learn fundamental newsgathering skills, find, confirm and When is the deadline? report news stories, log tapes, coordinate script, research Applications must be received by February 21 of each year. stories, conduct preliminary interviews, assist during shoots, select footage, perform light clerical duties and assist staff How do I apply? members. Duties vary in each department. Send the application, resume, transcript, an essay about wh you should be chosen as a CBS News Fellow, 3 newsworthyy What are the requirements? story pitches, 2 recommendation letters and a letter from Students who are currently attending an ACEJMC accredited your university confirming that you are a student working journalism or communication program and who have toward a degree at their accredited college and support your achieved junior or senior status are eligible. Students participation in a paid internship at CBS News to: majoring in journalism, broadcasting or communications are preferred; other majors will be considered. Participants Benjamin A. Davis must have good computer skills, excellent written & verbal Assistant Professor, Digital Journalism communication abilities & knowledge of current events. 328 Manzanita Hall A 3.0 GPA or above is recommended. Applicants must be California State University Northridge legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330 of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. A committee of journalism professors chooses the final candidates. The fellows are chosen by CBS Executives. Wha t a re the d e partments ?

48 Hours Political Unit A CBS News magazine that goes behind the headlines to The unit that covers presidential campaigns for the network investigate baffling crimes, heartless scams & compelling and produces and coordinates coverage across all broadcast & real-life dramas. digital platforms.

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Investigative Unit The unit that produces hard-hitting, in-depth stories about government waste, homeland security, terrorism, crime, health insurance, medical fraud, etc.

National Desk This is the center for domestic newsgathering for all CBS News broadcasts.

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